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An interesting pick for rye drinkers who want to taste how grain selection changes the whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Dark Pumpernickel Straight Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to catch the dark-bread character, or use it in a Manhattan where its density stands up well to sweet vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629723652314,"sku":"VWS_200422271","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/449bc57a-511e-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_07a6da59-62be-4469-a749-e234c11482a3.jpg?v=1653691196"},{"product_id":"middle-west-spirits-white-rye-whiskey-barreling-strength-small-batch-craft-batch-024","title":"Middle West Spirits White Rye Whiskey Barreling Strength Small Batch Craft (Batch # 024) 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidwest Spirits White Rye Whiskey Barreling Strength Small Batch Craft is a limited-edition whiskey from the Midwest Spirits distillery. This whiskey is made from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, and is aged in new, charred American oak barrels for a minimum of two years. The whiskey is bottled at cask strength, meaning it is bottled at the same strength as it was when it was barreled. This batch is bottled at a strength of 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV). The whiskey has a deep amber color and a nose of sweet caramel, toasted oak, and baking spices. On the palate, the whiskey is full-bodied and smooth, with notes of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Middle West Spirits White Rye Barreling Strength\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt cask strength this one wants a splash of water to open the caramel and baking spice before you taste it neat — it also builds an unusually potent, flavor-forward Old Fashioned if you're pouring for cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629723783386,"sku":"VWS_200422274","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/42c770a0-511e-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_af3235e6-37a2-4038-962e-dfa069085695.jpg?v=1653691200"},{"product_id":"vim-and-petal-dry-gin-middle-west-spirits","title":"Vim and Petal Dry Gin Middle West Spirits 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eVim \u0026amp; Petal Dry Gin comes from Middle West Spirits, a Columbus, Ohio distillery known for grain-to-glass production. It's built as a classic dry gin with a juniper-led botanical base, aiming for a clean, aromatic profile suited to cocktails. Expect juniper and citrus on the nose, an herbal, slightly floral palate — a nod to the “petal” in its name — and a crisp, dry finish. It's a versatile bottle for gin drinkers who want a straightforward, well-made dry gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Vim \u0026amp; Petal Dry Gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gin and tonic or a Martini both suit its clean, juniper-forward style well, letting the floral botanicals show through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629929664730,"sku":"VWS_200423391","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/8fd3577c-511b-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_b590910e-b1d0-4590-ace2-ff1a0a01e605.jpg?v=1653693162"},{"product_id":"straight-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-michelone-reserve-small-batch-craft-batch-070","title":"Middle West Spirits Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Michelone Reserve Small Batch Craft Batch 070 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiddle West Spirits' Michelone Reserve is a straight bourbon whiskey from the Columbus, Ohio distillery better known for OYO Vodka, named for the founder's grandmother. Batch 070 is a small-batch release made with wheat standing in as bourbon's flavor grain instead of rye, giving it a softer, rounder profile than a typical high-rye bourbon. Expect caramel and vanilla up front, a smooth, gently sweet midpalate with baking spice and toasted grain, and a clean finish without much bite. It's aged in new charred American oak, in line with straight bourbon rules, and its approachable style makes it a good entry point for drinkers newer to American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Middle West Spirits Michelone Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts softer, wheat-forward profile is easy neat, but it also mixes well in an Old Fashioned without the spicier kick a rye-heavy bourbon would bring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784174604506,"sku":"VWS_200422272","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/4394788e-511e-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_9b005067-9958-454f-8e22-bba2edb51cdf.jpg?v=1653691197"},{"product_id":"middle-west-spirits-oyo-sherry-finished-bourbon-double-cask-collection","title":"Middle West Spirits OYO Sherry Finished Bourbon Double Cask Collection 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiddle West Spirits OYO Sherry Finished Bourbon is part of the Columbus, Ohio distillery's Double Cask Collection, where its house bourbon is finished in sherry casks after its primary maturation. Middle West Spirits distills its own grain-to-glass whiskey rather than sourcing bulk spirit, and the sherry finish layers dried fruit and nutty sweetness on top of the base bourbon's caramel and vanilla. Expect raisin, toffee, and light spice on the nose, a rich, rounded palate, and a warm, lingering finish. It suits bourbon drinkers who enjoy cask-finished, fruit-forward whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink OYO Sherry Finished Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to catch the sherry cask's dried-fruit character; a single cube softens it without losing that richness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784239550682,"sku":"VWS_200423635","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/3143a566-ca6c-11ec-9ac0-02ef31aa84c7.jpg?v=1653693315"},{"product_id":"middle-west-spirits-cream","title":"Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiddle West Spirits Bourbon Cream is a cream liqueur from the Columbus, Ohio distillery, blending its house-made bourbon with real dairy cream for a dessert-style sipper. Middle West Spirits distills its own grain-to-glass whiskey rather than sourcing bulk spirit, giving the cream liqueur a more distinct bourbon backbone than some mass-market versions. Expect vanilla, caramel, and cream on the nose, a smooth, sweet palate, and a short, warm finish. It suits drinkers who enjoy a cream liqueur as an after-dinner pour or coffee addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Bourbon Cream\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it chilled over ice, or add a splash to hot coffee for an easy dessert drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784242401498,"sku":"VWS_200423888","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/19460160-cb2b-11ec-946b-06e1c8c6aa77.jpg?v=1653693417"},{"product_id":"middle-west-spirits-middle-west-spirits-double-cask-collection-ported-pumpernickel-rye-double-barrel-matured-5-year-750-ml-1","title":"Middle West Spirits Middle West Spirits Double Cask Collection Ported Pumpernickel Rye Double Barrel Matured 5 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 5-year-old rye whiskey from Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio, finished using a double-barrel process that includes port cask influence alongside the pumpernickel-inspired character referenced in its name. 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It's built on OYO's base vodka infused with stone fruit flavoring rather than a distilled fruit brandy. Expect a nose of peach and apricot, a palate that's fruity and lightly sweet without becoming cloying, and a clean, crisp finish. 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There's no added flavoring here, just a well-made grain spirit meant to read as genuinely American in both its ingredients and its production. Good for a martini or a vodka soda where you actually want to taste the vodka instead of drinking around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Oyo American Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vodka this clean earns a spot in a proper martini — stirred, not shaken, with good vermouth. 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Wheat as the dominant grain gives it a softer, gentler character than a rye-forward whiskey — expect honeyed sweetness, soft grain notes, and a light oak influence rather than a sharp, spicy bite. A good pick for whiskey drinkers curious about wheat whiskey's softer profile compared to bourbon or rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Middle West Straight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or on a single rock lets its softer, honeyed grain character show clearly. 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